Gateway to the Bay Islands
Island Trips from La Ceiba
Cayos Cochinos, Utila and Roatán, all starting from town.
Easiest day trip
Cayos Cochinos
Small protected cays with clear water and a Garífuna fishing village on Cayo Chachahuate.
Dive & snorkel
Utila
Known for affordable diving and beautiful reef. The ferry leaves from La Ceiba's ferry dock.
The biggest Bay Island
Roatán
Beaches and dive shops to fill several days. The ferry runs from the same dock in La Ceiba.
Island tips
Before you sail
Buy ferry tickets early and get to the dock early. In the rainy season, boat trips can be rescheduled if the sea is rough.
Catch the morning boat
Stay in La Ceiba the night before
Many travelers stay downtown so they can make the morning ferry without rushing.